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Celebrating Somerset as a place to live, learn, work and play

Somerset Day inspires a pride in our historic county and all it has to offer

Officially marked annually on 11th May, Somerset Day unites those who live, work in and visit Somerset.

Historically known as ‘the land of the summer people’, many have flocked to our hidden treasure of a county to relish in the stunning countryside, historic cities, abundant produce, festival culture and rich heritage as well as our thriving business community.

Somerset Day recognises all that is good within our county and encourages strong relationships amongst local communities and businesses.

Events

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4
May

eat:Castle Cary

Market House, Castle Cary

9am - 4pm

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4
May

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31
May

Bishops Lydeard Somerset Day Yarnbomb

Bishops Lydeard

9am - 6pm

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4
May

Made in Somerset

ACEarts Gallery & The Parish Rooms, Somerton

10am - 16pm

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5
May

The Ciderthon

Longrun Meadow, Taunton

11am - 5pm

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10
May

St. Margaret’s Hospice Great Somerset Tea Party

St. Margaret’s Hospice, Taunton

1pm - 3pm

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10
May

Pride of Somerset Youth Awards

Bridgwater & Taunton College, Taunton

7pm - 10pm

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10
May

King Alfred School, Burnham

Burnham Road

0900 - 1600

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11
May

Thatchers Railway Inn celebrates Somerset Day!

The Railway Inn, Sandford

12pm - 6pm

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11
May

eat:Taunton

Hammet Street, Taunton

10am - 5pm

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11
May

Ilminster Town Crier Competition

Market House, Ilminster

10.30 am - 2.00 pm

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11
May

Honeymead Festival presents the Albion Quartet

Hestercombe Gardens, Taunton

2 pm - 4 pm

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11
May

Somerset Day at Centre for Young Musicians Taunton

Richard Huish College, Taunton

11 am - 1 pm

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Join us for Somerset Day 2019

Somerset Day boasts opportunities for everyone to get involved

On 11th May and the surrounding weeks, Somerset springs to life with hundreds of events taking place across the county.

Somerset Day is run by the not-for-profit Somerset Day Community Interest Company, who champion this day to ensure our county isn’t just a well-kept secret, but known to be open for business and welcome to visitors all year round.

We’re always looking to work alongside interested and passionate individuals, communities or organisations who are eager to promote Somerset, and support their local communities.

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News

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22/01/2019

The Countdown to Somerset Day 2019 begins

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21/12/2018

Evosite Partnership announcement

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18/05/2018

This year’s Somerset Day has been the biggest and best yet!

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20/04/2018

Somerset Day 2018

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08/04/2018

Somerset Day 2018 Celebration

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26/03/2018

What are you doing for Somerset Day this year? Don’t forget it’s on Friday 11th May 2018

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Our Patrons

We are fortunate to have amazing Patrons who are as passionate about our County as we are.

Mrs Anne Maw, Her Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Somerset; His Grace the Duke of Somerset DL; The Rt Revd Ruth Worsley, Bishop of Taunton; Michael Eavis CBE, founder of Glastonbury Festival

I love Somerset above all other counties in England. In particular, it has the best National Park in the whole world – Exmoor – where I have spent the happiest days of my life.

- Sir Ranulph Fiennes, Explorer

Each year momentum grows as more people get behind Somerset Day, and this year it’s safe to say this is absolutely the best year yet!

- Anonymous

With food and craft fairs, exhibitions, competitions, concerts and of course, tea parties, we’re hoping everyone in the county has a chance to celebrate all that’s great about the county.

- Anonymous

Thank you to everyone who has taking Somerset Day to their hearts!

- Anonymous

Somerset Day is all about community, and we’re so pleased that groups throughout the county have put so much effort into organizing activities that really brought Somerset Day to life in 2018.

- Anonymous

I love Somerset because for over 10 years the amazing people and businesses have supported my business and help it flourish and grow! I chose Somerset 13 years ago to move here and I love it!

- Helen Lacey, Managing Director, Red Berry Recruitment

I love Somerset because it’s where I feel most myself

- James Purefoy (Actor)

Somerset is my birthplace, my home, it is part of my soul.  Murmurations of starlings; sunrise behind the silhouette of Glastonbury Tor; the glow on the evening horizon from a trillion Carnival-float light bulbs or the throbbing heartbeat of the headline Festival act on a still summers night – these are the essence of my Somerset.

- Roger Saul, Owner of Kilver Court

Everything about the word ‘Somerset’ conjures up images that cheer and inspire, that melt the heart and ease the mind. For once, it’s a word and a county that doesn’t disappoint.

- Martin Roberts, TV presenter, Property Expert and Journalist

I’m very proud to live in Somerset and wholeheartedly recommend the quality of life it has to offer. Somerset Day 2017 is a fitting tribute to celebrate this big and beautiful county, so come along to Taunton on 11th May and find out for yourself.

- Kevin McCloud, MBE

I am very much enjoying living in Somerset having lived just over the border in Dorset for many years. I am particularly fond of Wells, Bath, Frome and Castle Cary as places to visit. I am a patron of the Secret World Animal Rescue, near Bridgwater and Happy Landings at Pylle near Shepton Mallet.  The Chapel at Bruton is a favourite haunt and eating place for me.

- Valerie Singleton, Presenter

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